I have been paying attention lately to the "Grey Area" that seems to be appearing in all of American sports. Just the events over the last 5 years has brought a new perspective to sports. It seems to indicate to me that Owners and League Presidents alike used to ignore or turn their heads the other way when suspicions of athletes enhancing themselves.
I may be wrong, and I would appreciate other opinions, but the Federal Government is responible for the turn around and accountability of athletes. Baseball, Football, and Basketball have all come under great scrutiny. The NBA referee Tim Donaghy has really made me question the basketball and I may never look at basketball the same again.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and the multiple "alleged" cheating accusations have really hurt football. I remember Three Former Pros on a talk show minutes after the suspicions were revealed all agreeing and laughing, "any way you can get the other hand". Cheating and Breaking the rules was OK....just as long as you didn't get caught. Well embarassingly Belichcik was caught and these same Former Pros have all changed their tune. I think NBC has retracted their comments....and they have changed their tunes...because of other evidence. More to come.